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Sindh flood victims lack shelter as winter approaches
ISLAMABAD: Temperatures in Sindh's Badin District, the area worst affected by floods, are still warm though tens of thousands of people without adequate shelter are beginning to feel chilly at night.According to the International Organization of Migration (IOM), which a few days ago received a new consignment of shelter kits, blankets and other equipment to help some 15,000 families in Sindh, such supplies are badly needed.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), as of 25 October 8,978,665 people have been affected by floods in Sindh; 462 people have been killed; 538,637 houses have been completely destroyed and more than 900,000 damaged. Sindh's population is estimated at 35 million.
NDMA said 917 relief camps are currently operating, but that more help was required.
IOM urgently requires US$18 million to continue providing shelter and other household items to flood affected people in Sindh, as it is fast running out of contingency stocks.
The UN appeal in September for US$357 million to fund the Pakistan emergency has, according to the media, had a very poor international response. The funding shortfall has been discussed in the National Assembly and at other political forums. (PPI)
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